How to behave when snow and frost come suddenly?
How to behave when snow and frost come suddenly? With the storm Filomena, much of the country was covered in a white coat not seen for decades. This winter landscape could not be more evocative and beautiful, but it also causes many problems inside and outside the house. We give you some tips enjoying the snow while avoiding any undesirable consequences.
Snow and frost, make good use of heating and electricity
It is ideal to stay warm at home when it is snowing and freezing outside, but you should try do not strain energy systems to avoid wasting energy on heating so that it works properly and bills do not skyrocket.
1. When you have wood, coal or gas stoves and barbecues, you should pay attention to the following: open the window occasionally so that the room is well ventilated and prevent inhalation of gases and fumes.
2. Do not overload power lines. Unplug unnecessary electrical appliances.
3. Increase comfort inside your home by sealing potential heat leaks around windows (weatherproof) and under doors, and wear warm clothing even when you are home. sofa blankets, seed bags Micro, hot water bottles and hot drinks are the best allies against snow and frost and maintain a good temperature without setting your heating thermostat to maximum.
Be careful with the pipes
Extreme cold and especially ice can cause pipes leading to the outside to freeze and eventually burst. To avoid greater harm from snow and frost, it is advisable to insulate them. foam protectors, fiberglass wool, in turn, covered with a thick cloth or a plastic or rubber sheet. If you live in isolated areas or outside the urban core, leave a constant flow of water in the taps, this will prevent freezing. When frozen, try to thaw them by following these steps:
1. Determine where the ice is formed. Open the taps one by one, if no water comes out, there will be a plug.
2. Apply local heat with a blow dryer (at a safe distance) or dip a cloth in hot water and then place it on the pipe. If any cracks are detected, close the valve and wrap the pipe in a cloth to minimize losses.
As for boilers, the most modern ones are protection thermostat against frost. This is automatically connected when there is a strong drop in temperatures. Check that it is working properly.
Avoid snow accumulation on roofs and eaves
Excessive snow weight accumulated on roofs, eaves or rafters of homes. external air conditioning units They must be withdrawn as soon as possible. Not only because of the possible landslide risks, but also because it will be much more difficult to do later if the snow turns to ice. Or if it thaws, forming large pools of water, it can cause irreversible damage to moisture or electrical systems.
In the garden and on the terrace
Shoveling and clearing snow and ice at the entrance to the house to prevent slipping and falling to permanently clear an access route, constant cleaning. Coarse salt is still the best solution, spread it generously, melt the ice and open the way. As for your plants, protect them by wrapping them in plastic, better than those with air capsules.
Take extreme precautions in the car
The best thing to do is prevention. When the vehicle is in a covered but not covered parking space, snow and frost can cause the vehicle to wake up with a thick white coating or a layer of ice.
Place thick cardboard, plastic or blanket between the rear window wiper and the windshield. Leave the windshield wipers up. If your car is parked on the street and the windows are frozen, do not use hot water as the temperature changes can blow them away or activate the windshield wipers. check that the exhaust pipe is not blocked, Let it be a good gas exchange, start the engine, turn on the heating and once it starts working, remove the snow with a non-scratching tool and a lot of patience…
Caution and foresight are infallible when dealing with snow and frost. If you follow these recommendations, the storm will cope much better and without additional risks.
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